Dispatch Turns Thirty Three Years Old In 1878 History
The Dispatch marks its thirty third year with reflections on its 1878 start by Oliver and Louisa White and subsequent ownership changes through Sam Kennedy Fred O Dean J H Dean McGlynn Groom and W F Eastman. It notes growth of Moline and plans for equipment upgrades and long term usefulness into a century.
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Oliver
Louisa White
Sam Kennedy
Dean Brothers
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J H
Moline
McGlynn and Groom
Moline Dispatch Publishing Co
Groom
Aurora Beacon
W F Eastman
Smoking and college students study sparks mixed results
The Chicago Record-Herald notes a college study of about 200 students finding smokers slightly stronger and more athletic, but those who began smoking before college were older at entrance and mentally behind. Overall, tobacco use delays growth in youths while moderate use by healthy adults shows no clear harm.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Remember the Horse: Illinois Humane Society advises care
Instructions issued by the Illinois humane society guide horse owners to protect animals during hot days. Expert horsemen provide tested rules to save horses from heat. The article begins with an emphasis on remembering the welfare of equines in high temperatures.
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Illinois Huwane Society
Keep Your Planes Level
Marshalltown Times Republican warns that losing the sense of perpendicular in flight or life leads to disaster. It notes dangers for youths and adults alike when chasing wealth or vanity, comparing planes tilted toward danger with moral and legal missteps. It urges moderation to avoid a plunge.
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Marshalltown
Illinois boards study garbage disposal plans across towns
The Illinois State Journal reports the board of health is gathering reports from municipalities to analyze how garbage is disposed. Early findings show many cities lack effective methods, and experts warn the issue requires urgent municipal action for hygiene and public health.
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Iilnoig
Illinois State Journal
Springfield
Board of Health
Hainois
Warnings on Waste Disposal and Health Board Probe
The speaker criticizes lax methods for removing waste and suggests the state board of health should investigate. They urge cities to implement proper systems to meet public health standards.
Wilson Advocates Short Ballot for Simpler Elections
President Wilson argues the short ballot fixes evils by reducing tickets to a single councilman per race. He praises Glasgow and Galveston for single chamber and five to six member commissions, claiming the system concentrates authority and restores genuine representation. He calls it the open, simple path back to democracy.
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Glasgow
Galveston
Texas
Wilson
West financial center shifts to Chicago with growing deposits
George M. Reynolds, president of a new Chicago bank formed by merging Continental National and Commercial National, says deposits in Chicago banks have risen from 146 million to 165 million over twelve years. The bank is reserve depository for 65,100 banks, implying Chicago’s rising weight in U S commerce as western centers gain prominence.
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George M. Reynolds
Chicago
Continental National and Commercial National
West
New Consolidated Bank
Mr Reynolds
Reynolds Bank
Middle West
Reynolds
National City Ba
New York
Forgan Downplays Panic as Grain Alarms Cited
National City Bank of Chicago president David R Forgan argues against a looming panic saying the country remains rich in resources and the public’s agitation fuels fears. He foresees only brief easing in money, followed by tightening until after year’s start and no crop movement problems.
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David R Forgan
National City Bank of Chicago
Forgan
City Hall Site Draws Resident Attention
Residents in the Third and Fourth wards near the city options property on Seventeenth Street raise interest as plans for locating city hall draw local scrutiny. The discussion centers on a potential site and its impact on the neighborhood.
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Seventeenth Street
Debate on City Hall Location and Saloon Spread
Editors warn that moving the city hall could invite saloons into new districts as population grows, noting existing saloon proximity and the ease of transferring licenses with property consent. They urge a ward or residence district clause in local option law.
Model Automobile Law Commentary and New York Act
The article argues for stricter automobile legislation to curb speeding and reckless driving. It highlights New York state's Callan act as a model, proposing license suspensions for intoxicated drivers, age 18+ prohibitions for minors, strict examinations, character tests, and harsh penalties for post accident escapes to separate problematic drivers from vehicles.
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New York State
New York
Conserve the Birds Urges Protection of Native Species
Washington Post argues against wasteful slaughter of bluebirds quail and other native birds. It cites a farmer’s benefit from thrifty insect-eating birds and notes bobwhite’s diet includes thousands of weed seeds and pests. The piece calls for genuine conservation beyond political lip service.
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Washington Post
Union
Bobwhite
Virginia
Bob White
Rock Island Census Shows City Population Surge
The Rock Island census lists 24 335 residents with county gains near 11 000 alongside Moline, highlighting the two cities as a unified community in the central Midwest. The report notes their practical consolidation potential and their status as a major regional center with about 60 000 people.
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Rock Island
Rockford
Middle West
Population Growth Compare: Rockford Versus Quad Cities Area
A historical note discusses Rockford surpassing Rock Island and Moline in city growth, with Rock Island and Moline together possibly edging Rockford if merged. It estimates Rockford at about 15 000 within the city, vs 11 000 for Rock Island, with Moline showing stronger past growth and potential larger size than Rock Island.
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Rockford
Rock Island
Moline
City Court Should Be Built With Dignity And Standards
The article argues for a city court in Moline shaped by nonpartisan support and high standards. It calls for a fair impartial judge with legal experience, aiming to centralize litigation within the city and replace less trained justices of the peace, reducing costs and elevating local judiciary.
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Ciruit Court
Moline
Justices of the Peace
Springfield
Iowa Democrats See Oregon Style Primary Luck
The Burlington Hawkeye argues Democrats push for Oregon like primary reform to boost a preferred Senate nominee in Iowa. It notes Oregon elected a Democrat to the U S Senate in a Republican legislature and predicts Democrats may back Mr Porter to win the Iowa primary and force the election of a Democrat by instruc tion.
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Porter
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Illinois
Lorimer
Patten Criticized By Chicago Inter Ocean On Prosperity
The Chicago Inter Ocean criticizes James A. Patten the corn and cotton speculator for labeling western lands and automobiles as a menace to prosperity. The paper argues Patten’s view of prosperity is misguided and seeks to counter his claims.
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Inter Ocean
Sque
James A. Patten
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Prices Rise and Fall Under Presidential Edicts
The article rails against volatility in railway and industrial securities driven by presidential directives and federal agencies. It critiques how stock values swing with speeches and political shifts, arguing the average investor distrusts wild markets and laments shifting prices for major investments like western lands and autos.
Dustless Town First Through Oil Treatment in Rockford
The Rockford Star praises oiling streets as a dust destroyer. It notes ongoing council petitions to apply the method to more neighborhoods and highway streets like Harlem avenue. The piece argues oiling is cheaper than sprinkling, reduces dust and germs, and protects macadam while cutting noise.
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Rockford
Harlem Avenue
Rock Island County weighs new jail amid debt fears
A petition to Rock Island County supervisors urges immediate construction of a new jail. A proposed per capita tax of 60 cents to $1 would fund an estimated 35 000 to 70 000 building cost, justified by grand juries citing dark damp unsanitary conditions. The 1853 structure now holds 45 prisoners, up to 80, in three counties’ centers.
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Board of Supervisors
Rock Ieland County
Rock Island
Moline
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Senator Cummins and the Steel Trust Debate in Kansas Tour
The piece criticizes Senator Cummins for using the Steel corporation as a scapegoat for broader corporate profits. It argues overcapitalization is misused as a political lever, contending market forces determine profits and prices, while urging informed speech and restraint in policy claims.
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New York ‘Times
Kansas
Cummins
Steel Corporation
Idle Rich coin toss for luxury purchases prompts debate
The Globe notes Frank Jay Gould’s idea that rich men should flip a coin about yearly to decide on buying a new motor car, yacht, or a Bow wire item. the commentary uses this standard to probe wealth disparities and consumer excess.
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Frank Jay Gould
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